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Rory Markas (December 20, 1955 - January 4, 2010) was an American (United States) sportscaster best known as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheims play-by-play broadcaster for eight seasons, and as the radio voice of the University of Southern California (USC Trojans mens basketball) mens basketball team for 11 seasons. He also worked as a field reporter and part-time sports anchor for KTTV.
Markas previously worked for CBS KNX-AM and KCBS-TV, the Los Angeles Clippers, the Milwaukee Brewers, Fox Sports Net West (Fox Sports Net West/Prime Ticket), and the Pacific Coast Leagues Salt Lake City Gulls and Vancouver Canadians. He was also the lead announcer for RollerJam from its second season to its last. Most recently, and possibly his final effort, was the recording of the play-by-play segments for the upcoming motion picture "The Yankles". Rory Markas voice is the first and last voice heard in the movie.
Born in Chatsworth, California, he was a graduate of Los Angeles Valley College, California State University-Northridge, and Chatsworth High School, Markas won four Golden Mike Awards, two Associated Press Sportscasting Awards, and the 2008 Radio Play-by-Play Award from the Southern California Broadcasters Association.
In late 2008, Markas underwent surgery to remove a blood clot in his brain, which sidelined him for about six weeks. Steve Physioc, his Angels partner, filled in for Rory on several USC basketball games.
On January 4, 2010, Markas was found dead at his Palmdale (Palmdale, California), California, home.
Many obituaries noted that Markas would be remembered for his signature "Just another Halo victory!" call after Angel wins, and for his call of the final play of the 2002 World Series at Angel Stadium. He was also known for his interviewing skills, for example his Angel radio pre-game talks with Yankees PA announcer Bob Sheppard, former Negro Leagues player Buck ONeill and long-time Tigers broadcaster Ernie Harwell.
Date of birth: 1955-12-20
Birth Location: Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, Chatsworth, California, United States, U.S.
Date of death: 2010-01-04
Death Location: Palmdale, California, Palmdale, California, United States, U.S.
Nationality: American (United States)
Occupation: Radio and television broadcaster
Years Active: 2002 - 2010